Recent Devotions
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.” (II Corinthians 3:5, ESV) At what point in life do we begin our push to handle things ourselves and prove our independence? Soon—very soon. Just listen to any toddler and before long you will hear him declare, “I can do it myself!” Whether it’s fastening their shoes, putting together a puzzle, or other simple tasks an adult could quickly do, that independent spirit exerts itself at a young age. That same do-it-myself attitude shows up in my own life, and…
“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus” (Romans 15:5). All of us have “triggers”—things that easily push us over the edge with our patience. It can be people cutting ahead of us in line, a difficult person, a long…
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24, ESV) Have you ever petitioned God for a need in your life, but it seemed He wasn’t listening or just didn’t care? What about all those “ask and receive”…
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Daniel 6:10 NLT “But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.” The king during this season of Daniel’s life was King Darius. In order to be sure that his government was being run properly, King Darius put three other officials in charge of the governors. Daniel become one of these men, along with two others. He was a hard worker and eventually…
Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him. (Acts 28:30-31, NKJV) I have heard some say that the Book of Acts does not end with chapter 28. We, the church today, carry on this apostolic heritage by continuing to preach, teach, and evangelize with the boldness of the apostles. We are living Acts 29, continuing the work begun over 2,000 years ago. The Book of Acts covers approximately…
“She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20 NLT Most of us are familiar with the story of Dorcas as recorded in the Book of Acts. We do not know anything about her early life, or how old she was. What we do know is that she was very active in helping others in her church and city. She may not have had a lot of money, but she was able to sew and thus provide clothing for those in need. She was so well respected by those she ministered to…
“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.” Genesis 3:8 It’s twilight, the neighbourhood children are gathered to play a game of hide and seek. A leader is chosen, and the countdown begins. You hesitate for a moment and then you think of the best hiding place. Quickly you run to it and tuck yourself in, thinking, “he/she will never find me here. “Ninety-seven, ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred. Ready…
